One of a limited edition of 40 commissioned by the National Audubon Society, this half-life-size bronze was the first in a series of artworks created to raise funds for conservation, education, and other works of the Society on behalf of nature's more vulnerable creatures.

The original image was modeled and rendered directly from Don's field observations, photos, and drawings. Cast in silicon bronze - the hardest and most durable of fine art casting bronzes - the goose weighs approximately 22 pounds.

The sculpture and integrated base were both cast using the "lost wax" (or 'cire perdu' in French) process, allowing for the greatest autographic quality. The translucent, multi-hued patina was painstakingly applied by hand to replicate the characteristic markings. The final step was the working in of a fine quality wax to protect the sculpture from climatic changes and oxidation while giving the patina its unique translucency.

The edition, limited to 40, is distinguished by the handwork each bronze received. The hand chasing and application of patina provide fidelity to the original model, and subtle creative nuances found only in works finished completely by the artist. Each bronze is numbered, signed, and bears the foundry mark, as well as that of the National Audubon Society.